AMSAI Sunrise Mindanao, Davao City, Philippines  

Ananda Marga Special Academic Institution Popularly known as AMSAI is a non-stock, non-profit institution, which was started in India in 1963. It is one of the departments of the education Relief and Welfare Section (ERAWS) Of the Ananda Marga Pracarakha Samgha Organization, which is committed to spread an education system based on universalism. Within the span of 35 years, it has spread over 156 countries throughout the world.

In the Philippines, AMSAI has started way back in 1976. At present AMSAI Sunrise Mindanao has 9 schools; These schools are located in 3 cities in Mindanao . In Davao City 5 schools, namely: AMSAI Cabantian, AMSAI NHA, AMSAI Malagamot, AMSAI Palmdrive, AMSAI Spring Valley. In Digos City 1 school: AMSAI Digos. In General Santos 2 schools: AMSAI Atis Ext. and AMSAI Mateo, Mateo village.

The AMSAI Neohumanist schools are teaching the children the pure form of love toward God's creation. They provide all around development of the child, the body, senses, emotions, intellect, imagination and intuition.
The schools are aiming:
• To develop the full potential of each child: physical, mental and spiritual
• To awaken a thirst for knowledge and love for learning
•To equip students with academic and other skills necessary for higher education
• To facilitate personal growth in areas such as morality, integrity, self-confidence, self-discipline and co-operation
• To develop physical well-being and mental capabilities through yoga and concentration techniques, sports and play
• To develop a sense of aesthetics and appreciation of culture through drama, dance, music and art
• To encourage students to become active and responsible members of society
• To promote an awareness of ecology in its broadest sense: i.e. The realization of the inter-relatedness of all things, and to encourage respect and care for all living beings
• To encourage a universal outlook, free from discrimination based on religion, race, creed or sex
• To recognize the importance of teachers and parents in setting an example

These AMSAI projects in Mindanao were started by yogic nuns of Ananda Marga, an international organization that teaches meditation and yoga and does social service wherever needed. The monks and nuns of Ananda Marga are committed to their lifestyle, which includes personal practices of meditation and yoga, as well as teaching it to anyone who shows interest. They do not impose their practices on others unless you show interest to know about it or learn meditation yourself.

All the schools are in the cities and also near by natural scenes. Beautiful beaches and mountains for climbing are nearby.